Branch Compliance Officer (Anambra)

Responsible for supporting and monitoring compliance activities across assigned branches to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, internal policies and procedures, while identifying and escalating compliance risks and exceptions for timely resolution.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with KYC, Customer Due Diligence (CDD), AML/CFT and sanctions requirements across assigned branches.
• Provide compliance guidance and support to branch staff on policies, regulatory requirements and identified compliance issues.
• Liaise with relevant stakeholders to ensure timely resolution of compliance issues.
• Monitor adherence to regulatory requirements relating to customer identification, transaction processing and record keeping.
• Conduct periodic compliance reviews of branches and follow up on identified exceptions until closure.
• Monitor assigned branches for compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, policies, procedures and internal control standards.
• Conduct compliance sensitization and awareness sessions for branch employees as required.
• Maintain accurate records of compliance reviews, exceptions, remediation status and related reports.
• Escalate unusual or potentially suspicious activities through the appropriate channels in line with the Bank’s procedures.
• Identify, document and escalate compliance breaches, exceptions and emerging risks within assigned branches.
• Support the implementation of new and revised regulatory requirements across assigned branches.
• Prepare periodic compliance reports on assigned branches for management review.
• Review account-opening and customer documentation for compliance with regulatory and internal requirements.
• Track remediation of compliance findings arising from reviews, audits and regulatory examinations.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the Zonal Compliance Officer.

Requirements

• Skills/Competencies:
• Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Knowledge of branch operations, account opening and transaction processes
• Good knowledge of banking operations and regulatory requirements
• Understanding of AML/CFT, KYC, CDD and sanctions compliance requirements
• Good report-writing and documentation skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify exceptions
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple locations
• Good understanding of compliance risk and internal control principles
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
• Generic Skills:
• Good stakeholder management and communication skills
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proactive and results-oriented mindset
• Qualifications & Experience
• Mandatory:
• First Degree in Accounting, Banking & Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Law, Finance or any related discipline
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in Compliance, Banking Operations, Internal Control, Audit, Risk Management or a related function.
• Professional qualification - ACA, ACCA, CFA, ACIB
• Desired:
• Relevant professional certification or membership in Compliance, Risk, Banking, Audit or related disciplines
• Master’s Degree
• Knowledge of applicable CBN regulations and Nigerian banking industry compliance requirements.
• How to Apply
• Interested and qualified candidates should:
• Click here to apply online
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